Harmony of the Dragon

Artwork by Brian Hoang

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Join us for this vibrant celebration of culture, community, and the beauty of Lunar New Year traditions. The Lunar New Year's Eve Countdown Show showcases the rich tapestry of young Vietnamese American talents and provides a platform for cultural expression and connection.

Lunar New Year, also known as Tet, holds immense significance for the Vietnamese community, symbolizing a time for family and friends to unite and express hopes for the coming year. The tradition will take on a new meaning as it brings together Vietnamese American Gen Z and previous generations in a non-traditional setting. This approach aims to create a bridge between generations, fostering a sense of unity and shared celebration.

CO-HOSTS

Jennifer represents second-generation leadership at Forever Beaumore, a prominent Vietnamese beauty brand, and is the founder of embody, innovating in ingestible skincare. Jennifer Chung’s passion for bridging the generational gap and embracing her Vietnamese heritage has led to her active involvement in the Vietnamese community where she also held the titles Miss Vietnam of Northern California and Miss Asian America. As Jennifer steps into her role as co-host for this event, she is excited to spotlight how future generations honor and innovate within Vietnamese culture and traditions.

Jenn Chung

of embody

Kenneth Nguyen is a Los Angeles based podcaster and film producer with over two decades in the Vietnamese media space. Kenneth hosts and produces The Vietnamese Podcast with over 300 episodes recorded. Kenneth Nguyen was a founding partner of Wave Releasing, the first U.S. based Vietnamese language film distribution company. Kenneth managed marketing, theatrical and ancillary distribution on Vietnamese language films such as OWL AND THE SPARROW, DE MAI TINH, SIX INCH HEELS and MAIKA. He currently is a founding partner at EAST with several film projects in development. He has served honorably as a former U.S. Marine and holds a B.A degree from USC in Visual Anthropology with an emphasis in Cinema Studies.

Kenneth Nguyen

of The Vietnamese Podcast

PERFORMERS & TALENTS

Alumni is a collective of movers who have been in the dance community and industry for well over a decade. As movement enthusiasts, they fuse both freestyle and choreography to create dynamic performances. Their mission is to inspire creativity and build the AAPI community.

Alumni

Renowned Movement Artists

@bobo.xxndigo

BOBO.XX

Alternative Rock Artist

Bobo.Xx is a Vietnamese-American pop punk/alternative artist from the Bay Area, California. He first got into the music scene shooting photography for artists like the Jonas Brothers, Epik High, Eric Nam, Gryffin, dumbfoundead. He since then has decided to step into the spotlight as a musician and become the opening act for The Rose & Epik High. His music and performances is paired with angsty vocals and bone shaking guitar riffs creating an unapologetic atmosphere.

Demonslayer

DJ Set

The multi-disciplinary artist, creative director and producer / DJ stands firm as a long-respected figurehead in the global creative community. An early pioneer of Saigon’s street art and electronic music scene, his work can be found all over the world; in art galleries, public spaces, TV, print, on brand name clients and more. He has toured the world performing his unique blend of genre-fluid music. For the last 15 plus years, Dan has been archiving and cataloguing the music and visuals of the nearly-forgotten subculture of Vietnamese New Wave - a movement that spawned in Little Saigon, California in the 80s and 90s. Dan has curated a set of rare, obscure tracks from this movement - boosted and remastered for today’s sound systems.

@demonslayer__

@winrachele

Rachele Nguyen

NBC’s The Voice Contestant

Rachele's parents first discovered she could sing when she was 2, when they realized she was singing along to the Vietnamese music her dad would play in the car. At 9, Rachele had the opportunity to participate in a Vietnamese singing competition show and became known in the community. The show sparked her interest in performing and she's been singing for people ever since. As much as Rachele loves singing, she also loves playing piano. As a first-generation Vietnamese American, Rachele keeps her culture alive by learning to speak, read, write and sing in Vietnamese with help of her grandma. She can't wait to represent her culture on the show and inspire other young Vietnamese girls.

@tealousy

Tealousy

Musical Artist

In late 2020 during the heat of the pandemic, Tealousy was born. Merging his favorite color teal with the word “zealous”, meaning the enthusiasm to attain a goal, he created a persona that would change his life forever. Combining themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, merges his soulful voice over synths and ethereal production, portraying an emotional and vulnerable person living in a dystopian world. Taking influence from heavy-hitters like , , and , he seamlessly creates a unique sound all his own. Some people have described his sound as "retro-futuristic R&B". His vision and love for art takes him a long way as well, creating his own visuals and directing his own music videos.

Dolly Ave has received radio airplay on powerhouse 103.5 KISS FM Chicago, influential KEXP and tastemaker station 88Rising Radio on SIRIUS XM. She has appeared at two major music festivals, and received press in Forbes, The NY Times, Paper and was named Live Nation One’s To Watch “Artist of the Week”. Dolly Ave has been placed on multiple editorial playlists on Spotify, YouTube, Vevo and Amazon Music. The artist’s 11-song full length debut is arriving this Spring via Sony Music’s The Orchard distribution. The album chronicles Dolly Ave’s journey growing up in Missouri and finding her voice after the death of her mother. The record is a coming of age story touching on personal growth topics including finding hope in even the darkest of times.

@dollyave

Dolly Ave

Indie Rock Artist

@jennitrangle

Jenni Trang Le

Spoken Word Poetry

Jenni Trang Le is a producer and assistant director, known for Da 5 Bloods (2020), Lôi Báo (2017) and Cho Lon (2013).

@keilanimai

Keilani Mai

Description

Singer/Songwriter

theoneDNA

An EDM “Vietglish” singer/songwriter, theoneDNA uses his music as a platform to promote self-expression and empower the Vietnamese diaspora to embrace their cultural roots by integrating bilingualism into his work. He reached Top 27 on Season 2 of VSTAR and was a 626 Icon Top 5 finalist in 2022. Having amassed over one million views on Instagram, theoneDNA shares his passion for music and appreciation of his heritage. He is also the lead vocalist of progressive pop fusion band New Tradition. You can listen to his music on all streaming platforms.

EDM Vietglish Singer/Songwriter

@theonedna

Tina Chau Le is a Vietnamese-American artist and composer. Born in Ukraine and raised in Los Angeles, she has written & orchestrated music for over 30 projects; ranging from film, video games, and advertising. She is a classically trained pianist and jazz vocalist. When she is not composing, she can be seen performing across three continents. Her most recent project is an EP titled, “Year of” released in 2023 that she wrote and produced alongside her friends. After graduating from Berklee in 2020 with a degree in Film Scoring, she has worked for Emmy-nominated composer Zoë Keating.

@tina.chaule

Tina Chau Le

Artist & Composer

@embarrassedbynight

EMBARRASSED BY NIGHT is a podcast and live comedy show celebrating Vietnamese culture through humor and music.

Stand-Up Comics

Embarrassed by Night

New Tradition is more than just a band. We are a collective of talented musicians who share a passion for progressive pop fusion music. Our journey began in Orange County, California, where we discovered our love for infusing improvisation into timeless classics, contemporary hits, and original compositions.

Our commitment to celebrating cultural roots and diversity has led us to become one of the most unique and immersive musical experiences in the industry. We stand out from the crowd because we don't just play music, we create magic.

@newtradition_official

New Tradition

Progressive Pop Fusion Band

@3am.nvv

3âm

Vietnamese Dance Trio

Đan-Vy, Hạ Nhi, Nhã Vy met and became friends when they enrolled in Wushu (Chinese Martial Arts) classes. Over time, they diversified their interests, including Vietnamese traditional dance and singing. Their choreography is a fusion of martial arts influences and various styles of dance. As a versatile ensemble, they perform and choreograph for a diverse range of events.